This Sourcebook provides a global review of research and current practice into Passive Downdraught Cooling, and will be of particular value to architects, engineers and other building professionals. It includes: - Guidance on the principles & strategies that can be adopted; - a detailed evaluation of building case studies; - life-cycle cost analysis for Europe, China and India; - simplified tools for performance assessment; - a review of components and controls. In addition, it includes a CD containing two performance prediction tools and life-cycle cost analysis spreadsheets as well as measured data from an experimental building in Italy, final reports from three EU funded research projects and a short promotional film. The sourcebook and accompanying CD therefore provide a comprehensive reference for practitioners and students seeking guidance on the current state of the art.
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Brian Ford is an architect and environmental design consultant, and is currently Professor of Architecture and Head of the Architecture and Urbanism Research Division at the University of Nottingham, UK.
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